Here’s a thought…
“No protracted war can fail to endanger the freedom of a democratic country.”
ALEXIS DE TOCQUEVILLE
Measles Exposure: Were You There?
-- from John Manning, Director, San Juan County Health Department -- Currently there are a total of six (6) cases of measles on San Juan Island, a Kitsap County resident diagnosed with measles was contagious during his stay in Friday Harbor, and one additional case is under investigation. Current information
Medical Foundation Annual Meeting Open to All
Wednesday, April 23, 6:30–8:30 p.m., Orcas Center -- from Ed Wilson -- Camille Fleming, MD, MBA Orcas Medical Foundation (OMF) invites “anyone interested in health care on Orcas Island” to its annual meeting on Wednesday, April 23, from 6:30 to 8:30 p.m., in the Madrona Room at Orcas
Student Chef Entry Deadline of April 28 Is Coming Up Fast!
-- from Maddie Murray -- Student Chefs shine in the kitchen! Sponsors are signing up, excitement is mounting, judges are being selected and the deadline is drawing ever so near for the fifth annual Student Chef Competition! Entries must be handed in to Chef Zach in the school
Life Kids Make Easter Bags for Food Bank Kids
-- from Carol Kuminski -- Kid’s Life at the Orcas Campus just completed their Easter project for the local Food Bank. They decorated and filled 50 bags to be delivered to the children of families coming to the food bank. Each bag contains cookies, chocolate eggs, mints, jelly beans, and
April Poetry: Hope
In recognition of Poetry Month, and to celebrate our treasure trove of Orcas Island poets, Orcas Issues is pleased and honored to offer daily poetry during April. HOPE -- by JoEllen Moldoff -- I’m terribly fond of hope. With hope you can buy green bananas and lottery tickets. If bubbles
Richard Bach to Meet and Help Local Writers
Tuesday, April 29 from 3:30 to 5:30 p.m. at the Public Library in Eastsound. Sorry, Registration closed. -- by Margie Doyle -- Author and aviator Richard Bach, photo by Sabryna Bach. Legendary writer and private Orcas Island resident Richard Bach hopes to meet with islanders and share his
This Week: Foxtrot!
Monday, April 21, 7-9 p.m., Odd Fellows -- from Bill Gincig -- Local instructors are again offering their community dance class on April 21 from 7 to 9 pm at the Odd Fellows Hall. It will be basic Foxtrot. This is an American Dance from the early 1900s made popular
CenturyLink Update on Statewide 911 Outage
-- from Jan Kampbell -- On April 10, CenturyLink experienced a 911 outage in Washington. The outage was not caused by any failures or malfunctions of CenturyLink’s network and was not related to any OpenSSL issues such as Heartbleed. The outage was due to a technical error in a third-party
EDC Offers FREE Business Workshop
Wednesday, April 23, 9 a.m. to noon at the Eastsound Fire Hall. Advance registration required -- The San Juan County Economic Development Council will present a FREE half-day workshop for small businesses and entrepreneurs on Orcas Island, on Wednesday, April 23, from 9 a.m. until noon. Advance registration is required.
Measles: 6 Cases, Extended Exposure Dates
Symptoms could develop at end of April, call 378-4474 with questions -- from John Manning, Director, San Juan County Health Department -- Currently there are a total of six (6) cases of measles on San Juan Island, a Kitsap County resident diagnosed with measles was contagious during his stay in
April Poetry: Time and Life
In recognition of Poetry Month, and to celebrate our treasure trove of Orcas Island poets, Orcas Issues is pleased and honored to offer daily poetry during April. TIME AND LIFE -- by George Karnikis -- Yesterday is turned off now one lives for the discovery of tomorrow. Time is an
The Flushing of Sunset Avenue
Tuesday, April 15, 9 - 10:30 a.m., Sunset Avenue -- from Paul Kamin, EWUA -- Eastsound Water is planning on flushing the water main on Sunset Ave on Tuesday April 15th. This action is being taking to improve water quality and is likely to create short term off-colored water and
“We Saved the Sea View Theatre!”
-- by Margie Doyle -- Save the Sea View Theatre first phase successful! "I am blown away," Donna Laslo said on Friday after announcing that the purchase order had been put in for a successfully-negotiated digital projection system that will provide the "heart transplant" needed to keep the
Welcome the Swallows Back!
-- by Sadie Bailey -- The lovely, amazing, migratory, mosquito-eating, beneficial swallows are back! They provide hours of entertainment with their aerial acrobabics. There are many species of swallows; all eat insect pests. Most North American species migrate from South America, some flying over 7,000 miles each way on their
Time for Montessori School’s Spring Auction
Saturday, April 26, 6–9 p.m., Island Hoppin' Brewery The Orcas Montessori School will host their Annual Spring Auction & Fundraiser from 6:00 to 9:00 pm on Saturday, April 26th. The event will take place at the Island Hoppin’ Brewery located at 33 Hope Street in Eastsound. Childcare is available with
April Poetry: Falling
In recognition of Poetry Month, and to celebrate our treasure trove of Orcas Island poets, Orcas Issues is pleased and honored to offer daily poetry during April. FALL- ........................ ING -- by Leif --
